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SPECIAL: Chaika Dust Storm

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Introducing Patreon-exclusive series Chaika: Dust Storm - this is episode 4 of 7. Dust Storm is a micro fiction series bridging seasons 1 and 2 of our sister show Chaika. The story takes place on Mars and focuses on the Mars commander, her second in command and the base operations AI.


To enjoy the entire series, you can join our Patreon at eligible tiers, or make a one-time purchase of US$ 12. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.


CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 1 is out now and available for free download. Season 2 is in production and will release during 2023. https://y2kpod.com/chaika-listen/


Chaika: Dust Storm is written, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.


Sound design by Maddy Searle (she/her) https://snazzytapir.com/.


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Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/


Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/


Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.


Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/


For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.com

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  • Teaser Trailer 1: Voices

    01:11
    The first teaser trailer for Y2K.   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Please go to Y2Kpod.com for more information. Outro music ”Welcome the the year 2000” by Jake Haws, please check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl.
  • Prologue: December 31, 1999

    07:32
    This is our prologue - previously released as part of International Podcast Month. Listen all the way to the end for a small surprise.   It's New Year's Eve, 1999, in London, UK. Kat and Jess are celebrating, but also trying to find a way to stay in touch once Jess moves to New Zealand.   Season 1 releases weekly with 52 episodes all through 2020.    Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven   KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell   Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.   Background music is "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Daniel Birch licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com  Special thanks to Helena Jartin for the millennium countdown sound effect.  Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo.    Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.    Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts   For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com   Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out.   Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch   Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl
  • Trailer 1: Kat

    03:52
    Meet Kat! In 2000, she is in her mid-20s. She is from Trollhättan, Sweden and lives in London, UK. Aspiring actor, bartender. Kat is impulsive, positive, empathetic, open-minded, kind and joyful. She can often be heard singing and humming when she is happy. Her major flaw is that she cares too much about others, making her forget about herself and her own needs.   Season 1 releases weekly all through 2020. The next trailer will be focusing on Jess!   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Background music is "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Daniel Birch licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.  Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl
  • Trailer 2: Jess

    03:52
    Meet Jess! In 2000, she is in her mid-20s. She is from Edmonton, Canada, lives in Auckland, NZ. Working on Master of Creative Writing. Jess is logical and likes to plan ahead, yet her empathy can sometimes make her act on impulse. She loves her friends, but meeting large groups of new people can make her anxious, so she prefers smaller gatherings.   Season 1 releases weekly all through 2020. The next trailer will be focusing on Olivia!   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Background music is "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Daniel Birch licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.  Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl
  • Trailer 3: Olivia

    04:04
    Meet Olivia! In 2020, she is 19 and lives in Birmingham, UK. University student, studies Geology and Palaeontology. Newly minted podcaster. Olivia keeps her thoughts and feelings close to her chest, but once she allows someone in she is the most loyal and loving friend. She gets excited by science and being outdoors, and would probably win at Trivial Pursuit over just about anyone. Season 1 releases weekly all through 2020. Episode 1 releases January 3!   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Background music is "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Daniel Birch licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.  Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl
  • 1. Episode 1: January 1-9, 2000

    10:28
    Olivia launches Y2K podcast, and plays the first two voice mails from Kat and Jess in the year 2000. New episodes every Friday all through 2020.   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl
  • 2. Episode 2: January 10-16, 2000

    13:59
    Kat is on cloud 9 and Jess meets a librarian. New episodes every Friday all through 2020.   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl
  • 3. Episode 3: January 17-23, 2000

    14:20
    Jess is freaked out by Kat's new flatmate, and Kat feels like a bad friend. New episodes every Friday all through 2020.   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl
  • 4. Episode 4: January 24-31, 2000

    12:53
    Kat tries to talk to Johnno about money and Jess gets a mystery phone call. New episodes every Friday all through 2020.   Please check out Y2K Productions new sci-fi audio drama Chaika, a tale of  loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ Subscribe now in your favourite podcatcher by searching for 'Chaika'.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl